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|image=[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|250px]]<br>[[Funky Kong]] on his Piranha Prowler
|image=[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|250px]]<br>[[Funky Kong]] on his Piranha Prowler
|name=Piranha Prowler
|name=Piranha Prowler
|high=Speed, Weight
|strong=Speed, Weight
|low=Acceleration, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
|average=Handling, Drift
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|weak=Acceleration, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
|weight=Large
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|size=Large
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The '''Piranha Prowler''' is a large [[kart]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead and seen on both sides of the vehicle. The kart resembles the [[Piranha Plant]], specifically [[Petey Piranha]], with Funky Kong's color scheme resembling him the most. The kart can be unlocked by winning the 50cc [[Special Cup]], or by playing 600 races.
The '''Piranha Prowler''' is a large Weight-type [[kart]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead and seen on both sides of the vehicle. The kart resembles the [[Piranha Plant]], specifically [[Petey Piranha]], with Funky Kong's color scheme resembling him the most. In addition, the female Mii's Piranha Prowler resembles the [[Dino Piranha]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' while Donkey Kong's resembles the black Dino Piranha. The kart can be unlocked by winning the 50cc [[Special Cup]], or by playing 600 races.


This kart does not have a [[bike]] counterpart. In fact, no other vehicle has stats that are similar to this kart's stats, and this vehicle along with the [[Phantom]] are the only vehicles to not have a counterpart.
This kart does not have a [[bike]] counterpart for its size class, though the lightweight [[Jet Bubble]] has a similar stat distribution. Coincidentally, the Piranha Prowler and Jet Bubble are the heaviest kart and bike in their respective size classes. It is one of six vehicles that does not have a counterpart for its size class, the other five being the [[Blue Falcon]], Jet Bubble, [[Classic Dragster]], [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]], and [[Zip Zip]].


The mouth of the kart opens up when driving; this is most noticeable when it spins out, the player does a [[Trick|trick]] or blasted out of the cannon in [[DK Mountain]], [[DK Summit]] and [[Maple Treeway]], the speed jump in [[DK's Jungle Parkway|<small>N64</small> DK's Jungle Parkway]] and the Launch Star in [[Rainbow Road (Wii)|Rainbow Road]].
The mouth of the kart opens up when driving; this is most noticeable when it spins out, the player does a [[Trick|trick]] or blasted out of the cannon in {{classic-link|GCN|DK Mountain}}, [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] and [[Wii Maple Treeway|Maple Treeway]], the speed jump in {{classic-link|N64|DK's Jungle Parkway}} and the Launch Star in [[Wii Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]].


==Stats==
==Stats==
{{mkwiistat
{{MKW vehicle
|speed=55
|speed=55
|weight=67
|weight=67
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The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest vehicle in the game. That way, the player is less likely to be knocked around by other drivers. It also has good speed, but its other stats are rather low. However, despite most of the Piranha Prowler's stats being below average, they are better than that of the [[Jetsetter]] kart.
The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest vehicle in the game. Having the highest weight stat in the game allows it to not only push around lighter vehicles with ease, but also jump at the lowest angle out of any vehicle in the game. It also has good speed, but its other stats are rather low. However, despite most of the Piranha Prowler's stats being below average, they exceed that of the [[Jetsetter]] kart.


The Piranha Prowler's acceleration is tied with the [[Sneakster]], [[Mini Beast]], and [[Shooting Star (bike)|Shooting Star]]. Its off-road is tied with the [[Bullet Bike]]. Its drift is tied with the [[Sugarscoot]]. Its speed is tied with the [[Mach Bike]] and the Mini Beast.
The Piranha Prowler's acceleration is tied with the [[Sneakster]], [[Mini Beast]], and [[Shooting Star (bike)|Shooting Star]], the first of which also has the same mini-turbo. Its handling and off-road are tied with the [[Bullet Bike]]. Its drift is tied with the [[Sugarscoot]]. Its speed is tied with the [[Mach Bike]] and the Mini Beast.


[[Bowser]]'s Piranha Prowler has the highest possible weight stat in the game.
[[Bowser]]'s Piranha Prowler has the highest possible weight stat in the game.
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|[[Wario]]
|[[Wario]]
|Yellow with white spots, purple petals
|Yellow with white spots, purple petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Wario.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Wario.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Waluigi]]
|[[Waluigi]]
|Purple with white spots, pink petals
|Purple with white spots, pink petals
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|Brown with red spots, yellow petals
|Brown with red spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-DonkeyKong.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-DonkeyKong.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Bowser]]
|[[Bowser]]
|Dark green with white spots, orange petals
|Dark green with white spots, orange petals
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|-
|[[King Boo]]
|[[King Boo]]
|Black with white spots, pink petals
|Black with white spots, pink and red petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-KingBoo.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-KingBoo.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Rosalina]]
|[[Rosalina]]
|Turquoise with white spots, yellow petals
|Cyan with white spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Rosalina.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Rosalina.png|x120px]]
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|Red with white spots, yellow petals
|Red with white spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Dry Bowser]]
|[[Dry Bowser]]
|Beige with black spots, red petals
|Beige with black spots, red petals
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|White with blue spots, cyan petals
|White with blue spots, cyan petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|-
|Female Mii
|Female Mii
|Lavender with white spots, white and yellow petals
|Lavender with white spots, white and yellow petals
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==Trading Card info==
==Trading Card information==
[[File:MKW Piranha Prowler Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Trading Card]]
[[File:MKW Piranha Prowler Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Trading Card]]
''"Heavyweight Kart racers (& those who love them—you know who you are) are a special breed and they gravitate toward a certain type of vehicle. Piranha Prowler is that kind of Kart and it'll let you throw your weight around!"''
''"Heavyweight Kart racers (& those who love them—you know who you are) are a special breed and they gravitate toward a certain type of vehicle. Piranha Prowler is that kind of Kart and it'll let you throw your weight around!"''
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Piranha Prowler (Wario) Model.png|Wario's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Waluigi) Model.png|Waluigi's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Donkey Kong) Model.png|Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Bowser) Model.png|Bowser's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (King Boo) Model.png|King Boo's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Rosalina) Model.png|Rosalina's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Funky Kong) Model.png|Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Dry Bowser) Model.png|Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Large Male Mii) Model.png|Large Male Mii's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Large Female Mii) Model.png|Large Female Mii's Piranha Prowler model
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Spa=Piraña Maleante
|Spa=Piraña Maleante
|SpaM=Thug Piranha
|SpaM=Thug Piranha
|Fra=Kart Piranha
|Fre=Kart Piranha
|FraM=Piranha Kart
|FreM=Piranha Kart
|Ita=Piranha turbo
|Ita=Piranha turbo
|ItaM=Turbo Piranha
|ItaM=Turbo Piranha
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|GerM=Racing Track Piranha
|GerM=Racing Track Piranha
|Kor=뻐끔카트
|Kor=뻐끔카트
|KorR=Bbukkum Kat
|KorR=Ppeokkeum Kateu
|KorM=Piranha Kart
|KorM=Piranha Kart
}}
}}


{{MKW}}
{{MKW}}
[[Category:Unlockable Karts]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii karts]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Karts]]
[[it:Piranha Turbo]]
[[it:Piranha Turbo]]
[[de:Pistenpiranha]]
[[de:Pistenpiranha]]

Revision as of 08:15, February 9, 2024

Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong on his Piranha Prowler
Size class Large
Strong stats Speed, Weight
Average stats Handling, Drift
Weak stats Acceleration, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
Appears in Mario Kart Wii

The Piranha Prowler is a large Weight-type kart that appears in Mario Kart Wii. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead and seen on both sides of the vehicle. The kart resembles the Piranha Plant, specifically Petey Piranha, with Funky Kong's color scheme resembling him the most. In addition, the female Mii's Piranha Prowler resembles the Dino Piranha from Super Mario Galaxy while Donkey Kong's resembles the black Dino Piranha. The kart can be unlocked by winning the 50cc Special Cup, or by playing 600 races.

This kart does not have a bike counterpart for its size class, though the lightweight Jet Bubble has a similar stat distribution. Coincidentally, the Piranha Prowler and Jet Bubble are the heaviest kart and bike in their respective size classes. It is one of six vehicles that does not have a counterpart for its size class, the other five being the Blue Falcon, Jet Bubble, Classic Dragster, Phantom, and Zip Zip.

The mouth of the kart opens up when driving; this is most noticeable when it spins out, the player does a trick or blasted out of the cannon in GCN DK Mountain, DK Summit and Maple Treeway, the speed jump in N64 DK's Jungle Parkway and the Launch Star in Rainbow Road.

Stats

Speed: 55/80
Weight: 67/80
Acceleration: 29/80
Handling: 35/80
Drift: 35/80
Off-Road: 29/80
Mini-Turbo: 27/80
Vehicle type:
Drift

The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest vehicle in the game. Having the highest weight stat in the game allows it to not only push around lighter vehicles with ease, but also jump at the lowest angle out of any vehicle in the game. It also has good speed, but its other stats are rather low. However, despite most of the Piranha Prowler's stats being below average, they exceed that of the Jetsetter kart.

The Piranha Prowler's acceleration is tied with the Sneakster, Mini Beast, and Shooting Star, the first of which also has the same mini-turbo. Its handling and off-road are tied with the Bullet Bike. Its drift is tied with the Sugarscoot. Its speed is tied with the Mach Bike and the Mini Beast.

Bowser's Piranha Prowler has the highest possible weight stat in the game.

Color schemes

A Piranha Prowler opening its mouth
Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler opens its mouth
Character Color scheme Image Character Color scheme Image
Wario Yellow with white spots, purple petals Wario's Piranha Prowler Waluigi Purple with white spots, pink petals Waluigi's Piranha Prowler
Donkey Kong Brown with red spots, yellow petals Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler Bowser Dark green with white spots, orange petals Bowser's Piranha Prowler
King Boo Black with white spots, pink and red petals King Boo's Piranha Prowler Rosalina Cyan with white spots, yellow petals Rosalina's Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong Red with white spots, yellow petals Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler Dry Bowser Beige with black spots, red petals Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler
Male Mii White with blue spots, cyan petals Piranha Prowler from Mario Kart Wii Female Mii Lavender with white spots, white and yellow petals Piranha Prowler from Mario Kart Wii

Trading Card information

The Piranha Prowler card from the Mario Kart Wii trading cards
Trading Card

"Heavyweight Kart racers (& those who love them—you know who you are) are a special breed and they gravitate toward a certain type of vehicle. Piranha Prowler is that kind of Kart and it'll let you throw your weight around!"

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パックンカート
Pakkun Kāto
Piranha Kart

French Kart Piranha
Piranha Kart
German Pistenpiranha
Racing Track Piranha
Italian Piranha turbo
Turbo Piranha
Korean 뻐끔카트
Ppeokkeum Kateu
Piranha Kart

Spanish Piraña Maleante
Thug Piranha